Windows could not apply the unattend answer file's <DiskConfiguration> setting - error code 0x80004005 during a new install of Windows 7

Q:Windows could not apply the unattend answer file's <DiskConfiguration> setting - error code 0x80004005 during a new install of Windows 7

I am getting this error when I am install Windows 7: Windows could not format a partition on disk 0 - error code 0x80004005 during a new install of Windows 7. I have tried both Home Premium x64 and Enterprise x64. Both falling into the same error: I've removed all partition using gparted, and created a single primary partition, but I keep getting that error. Here is what happens: PC boots from it, then goes to this screen: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CsM3xxjCuyg/SWPEBv_Ry2I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/gWFT19O3ayw/s1600-h/install_step4.jpg

After that, it just starts copying files: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CsM3xxjCuyg/SWPEO633HPI/AAAAAAAAAxA/D5BAJXjsqcY/s1600-h/install_step10.jpg

Before I removed all partitions, I got this message during installation: Windows could not format a partition on disk 0 - error code 0x80004005 I then reboot back onto gparted, and find that the installation has copied 100mb onto the single partition. I've tried everything... I just tested installed XP, and that installed fine.I've tried googling, but nothing has helped me thus far.

Can anybody help me?

Thanks!

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A: Windows could not apply the unattend answer file's <DiskConfiguration> setting - error code 0x80004005 during a new install of Windows 7

Please copy the DiskConfiguration part from your answer file to your post, we will see if there is any problems.Can you manually format the disk during installation, but without using gparted? If it can be formatted manually, how does the unattended installation work when you try it again?Arthur Xie - MSFT

I'm trying to do a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate on a Sony Vaio AR41s via a DVD that I burned (slowest speed, was very careful about that) but upon starting the installation I get the error message:

Hello farouche, welcome to Seven Forums!Where did you get the Windows 7 ISO file you burned to DVD? This sounds like the real issue.

Leave the RAID broken, Windows 7 has issues with RAID anyway.

Check the PC BIOS to make sure it is set to ACHI and not RAID or IDE mode.

Then do a complete wipe secure erase to the entire single Hard Disk Drive (non RAID) and then create a 100GB partition to do the install to and start the clean install, have a thorough look through the information in these tutorials linked below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

I am getting this error when I am install Windows 7: Windows could not format a partition on disk 0 - error code 0x80004005 during a new install of Windows 7. I have tried both Home Premium x64 and Enterprise x64. Both falling into the same error:

I've removed all partition using gparted, and created a single primary partition, but I keep getting that error.

Here is what happens: PC boots from it, then goes to this screen: install_step4.jpg (image)

Before I removed all partitions, I got this message during installation: Windows could not format a partition on disk 0 - error code 0x80004005 I then reboot back onto gparted, and find that the installation has copied 100mb onto the single partition. I've tried everything... I just tested installed XP, and that installed fine. I've tried googling, but nothing has helped me thus far.

Can anybody help me?

Thanks!

A:Windows could not apply the unattend answer file's

Welcome to Seven Forums.

What is the installation media?Download ISO, burn to DVD?MS DVD?USB key?

Upgrade or Full Retail version?

Are you choosing Upgrade or Custom when the install starts?

Did you mark the partition as Active?

You can try, delete the partition and install to the unallocated space.

I am currently studying to take the 70-680 in a week's time and am trying to build an answer file. Having done so and included in in the root directory of my Windows 7 USB installation disk, i get the following error: Windows cannot parse the answer file's <diskconfiguration> setting.

I'm getting the following error when trying to run sysprep on a Windows 7 x86 machine.
"Windows could not parse or process unattend answer file [C:\windows\Panther\unattend.xml] for pass [oobesystem]. The settings specified in the answer file cannot be applied. The error was detected while processing settings for
component [Microsoft - Windows - Shell -Setup]".
What I found in the C:\Windows\Panther\Set
2010-12-16 15:34:57, Info SYSPRP SPPNP: The device Root\LEGACY_MPIO\0000 is using the service mpio.
2010-12-16 15:34:57, Warning SYSPRP SPPNP: Error 0xE000020B occurred while adding device Root\LEGACY_MPIO\0000 to the device info set.

Hi there,
I have a WDS server setup with images but I am having trouble with the unattend answer file bit. I always get an error after deploying in image during setup that it had trouble during the Speicalize phase. I believe it has something to do with the product
key most likely. I am wanting to skip product key entirely and leave it blank as the computers I'm deploying are all Lenovo business computers with the on board chip for activation.

The exact error I get is
"Windows could not parse or process the unattend answer file for pass [specialize]. The settings specified in the answer file cannot be applied. The error was detected while processing settings for component [Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup]"

I am able to get the computer up and running by going into REGEDIT, Childcompletion key and changing the value of "Setup" from 1 to 3 but I am wondering how I can prevent this entirely.

windows 7 pro in a domain environment:
I am working in a school environment in a domain network. I am trying to re-image a computer that has already been imaged before using the same unattend.xml. The error I am getting when I launch the cmd: sysprep /generalize /oobe /shutdown /unattend:unattend.xmlis...windows
could not parse or process the unattend answer file (unattend.xml). The answer file contains one or more settings elements that have already been processed.

One thing I should mention. The computer that I am trying to re-image has been updated to windows 7 service pack 1 and all susequent service packs.

Thank you in advance,

Andrew

A:windows could not parse or process the unattend answer file

Download and install WAIK, then edit the answer file within it. It can help you to find the mistakes.

The Windows® Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows® 7
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5753
Please remember to click ?Mark as Answer? on the post that helps you, and to click ?Unmark as Answer? if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ?

It's been a long time since I've worked on corp OS deployment so I'm not very experienced with Win7 and unattend/answer file operation. The goal I'm trying to get to is to customize several parts of an OS image (Win 7 Enterprise) for use in WDS by desktop
techs:

Create a local admin user accountapply a custom themeBypass the Windows Welcome screen
I'm using Windows SIM 6.1.7600.16385, opened the wim image and created an answer file with settings for PC name, locale, co name, reg user, etc- ideally everything the OS needs to boot into windows setup and complete without user intervention and without
launching windows welcome.
The answer file is named autounattend.xml and is copied to C:\windows\system32\sysprep on the target PC. I run sysprep /generalize /oobe /shutdown /unattend:c:\windows\system32\sysprep\autounattend.xml .
Sysprep runs and displays messages saying it's processing generalize and perhaps one other section and then shuts the PC down. I then use WDS to capture the sysprep'd PC.
I boot a PC to WDS->WinPE and then pull down the image copied up earlier of the sysprep'd PC.
When Windows starts, it goes to the welcome screen. Further inspection reveals that nothing in the unattend file seems to have been applied to the PC. No user account created, no theme etc. The autounattend.xml file is still in the sysprep directory but
the sysprep\panther directory does not have a copy of it (I think it should?).

My manufacturer gave me images and scripts that deploy image in notebook. I installed Win10 in it but it got an error during setup. I found out that it caused by Unattend.xml file. Some said that it solved the problem by removing the component line but i'm unsure if it is safe to remove this line

HI everyone I need assistance. Every time I try and image a new machine on my network I get this error...
"Windows could not parse or process unattend answer file [C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml] for pass [oobeSystem]. A component or setting specified in the answer file does not exist."
Ive checked and checked and there is no unattend.xml answer file in that location. What ive done is setup Windows 7 and installed all my applications in audit mode (Ctrl+Shift+F3). After im done I run sysprep with generalize, oobe and shutdown options.
It goes through just fine. I then boot to PXE to capture the image. All is fine with that as well. On my WDS server on the Client tab I have my xml I created with WSIM. Keep in mind this has worked in the past now all of a sudden its not. Everything installs
fine, im able to boot from PXE and select the image I created during capture. All is well. Obviously my answer file works up until it gets to the point where it says its setting up...It reboots a couple of times and BAM thats where I get the error. Here is
my xml file for reference...

Currently trying to take an image of our new Lenovo Tiny Form Factors (M900) running Windows 7 Enterprise x64. After sysprep I am hit with this error message up on rebooting.

"Windows could not parse or process the unattend file for pass [specialize]. The settings specified in the answer file cannot be applied. The error was detected while processing settings for component [Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup]."
I'm somewhat of a noob, but have done this before and have no issues. Ive searched everywhere and cant seem to find a fix, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Here's The answer file I'm currently using.

I have create a Windows 7 Home Premium master image using a the official Microsoft Authorized refurbisher installation disc. I am trying to create the answer file that will contain the product key so that the end user will not have to manually enter it during
the OOBE welcome. Using the Windows System Image Manager I created a new answer file from scratch. I've tried three configurations of the answer file:
1st attempt. Adding Microsoft-Windows-Setup\UserData\ProductKey and entering the product key there and setting WillShowUI to 'never'
2nd attempt. Adding Microsoft-Windows-Shell_Setup\ and entering the product key into the 'product key' field
3rd attempt. I had both options 1 & 2 added in the same answer file
Regardless, everything it boots to OOBE I am still prompted for the product key
I've move the Sysrep folder to C:\sysrep and place the unattend.xml file into this folder.
I'm am running sysrep with from the command prompt with this:
C:\sysprep\sysprep /oobe /shutdown /unattend:C:\sysprep\unattend.xml

Any idea as to why it is still prompting for the product key and or how I can get this to work?

The Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup\ProductKey setting should be the one you need.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff715815(v=WS.10).aspx
Does the product key match the installed edition of Windows? (HomePremium)
Does it work if you add /generalize to the sysprep command? (C:\sysprep\sysprep /oobe /shutdown
/generalize /unattend:C:\sysprep\unattend.xml) This would force the specialize pass to run again and consume the new setting.

I setup an ACER VM6620G (Win7x86) how I wanted, including disabling the administrator account and creating an administrator user "PVA"
Navigated to \\wds\DeploymentShare$\Scripts and ran the litetouch script. Chose my "Sysprep and Capture" task.
Everything went off without a hitch until I restarted the technician pc.
I got the dreaded
"Windows could not parse or process unattend answer file [C:\windows\Panther\unattend.xml] for pass [specialize]. A component or setting specified in the answer file does not exist"
I tried to deploy the captured image to the same computer and got the same error
I've scoured the internet for solutions (Shift+10 opens command prompt. Good to know!) with no luck.
I've saved the unattend.xml and looked for errors- going as far as to install an x86 Win7 virtual machine to validate the unattend.xml file in WISM

Other information that might be useful:
I never used WISM to create an unattend.xml nor did I attach one to the image.
I didn't try to copy user profiles/settings/migrate etc
I imported the captured image to WDT. Created a standard task and added 2 nodes
-Inject Drivers
-Install Application

As a side, I've got another image that I've already injected the drivers/installed the application as a test. Everything went smoothly.

We're deploying Windows 8.1 to our public computing labs right now. This is the first time we're doing mass deployments with SCCM and we've run into the dreaded sysprep error just after applying the image. I think we've
narrowed this down to drivers but can't seem to figure it out. As an example, *almost none* of our hundreds of Optiplex 9010s will accept the image, yet hundreds of other models (Optiplex 7010, Optiplex 9020) accept the same image without issue.

I saw plenty of other posts about this error but I don't think this could be an unattend file or sysprep issue. Why would it work on some machines but not others?

Has anyone experienced a similar issue?

Thanks in advance!!

Error:
Sysprep could not parse or process the unattend answer file for pass [specialize]. The settings specified in the answer file cannot be applied. The error was detected while processing settings for component [Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup].

This turned out to be a driver problem for us, as suspected. In speaking with Premier Support, we dug through the CBS.log on a failed machine and confirmed it. In CBS, we traced the setup process to where drivers get installed and found a couple failures
(network, audio, etc.). Setup failed immediately after that process.

We were under the impression that our device drivers were current in SCCM, however they were not. In SCCM, we were ignoring driver import errors while using the Dell Command Deploy Utility for CABs. The errors were a result of the 2008 site server's inability
to recognize the newer Windows 8.1 drivers. We applied KB 2837108 and KB 2921916 to the site server and re-imported drivers. The sysprep error went away after this.

Symptom:
The URL of a shared folder on the LAN, copied into Windows Explorer address bar produces the Network Error in the above title.
Network Error: WIndows cannot access
\\server.LAN.com\MySharedFolder Error Code: 0x8004005 - Unspecified error.
But from a Dos terminal, Windows Explorer can open the same location just fine. From DOS terminal:
start

I have been trying to transition over to using WDS for my main method of Windows 7 image deployment in our Server 2008 R2 domain environment. I am having trouble with getting the answer file to work properly. I have read through multiple threads, posts, and guides including the guide on this site

System Preparation Tool - Use to Customize Windows

and I have been making progress. As of now I have two answer files, as described in this guide:

You need to add the Computer Name to Specialize pass as shown in the screenshot below:This must of course be in the answer file used for installing the selected image, in other words the latter of your two answer files.

I bought a cheap USB bluetooth dongle to enable my PC to connect to my bluetooth devices and these headphones don't work. My PC pairs fine with my phone so I don't think anything is wrong with the USB. It discovers the headphones when I try to add a bluetooth devices and recognises them as headphones but when I go to add the device I get this error:
"Adding the device failed resulting in an unknown error. The reported error code is:0x80004005."
I've had a look and I've read a few things about W7 not supporting A2DP but I don't really understand what to do about it.
Any help would be great, thanks!

Hello,
These days when I try to open a shared folder in other machines(including XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003/2008) from my own Windows 7 Ultimate pc, I get a Network Error dialog saying:

Windows cannot access \\machine\sharedfolder, error code 0x80004005, unspecified error.
It aslo failed with IP. And I have disable the Firewall
But the other XP, Vista, Server 2003 and Server 2008 machines can reach each other and they even can open the shared fodler from my Windows 7.
It's too strange. Maybe you can give me some useful suggestion.
Thanks.
Xiaofeng

In case this helps... I was having a similar problem on a new laptop (Toshiba) with Windows 7 Home Premium using wifi. Accessing a share on an XP desktop "suddenly" stopped working.
It appears the issue is related to the Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter, which was evidently installed with a driver update around the first week of April. Even though the adapter is disabled, it appears that any changes that you make to the
settings on your "normal" wireless adapter also need made on this one. For me, this included enabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP (under IPv4 settings) and ensuring IPv6 was disabled. Again, THE INTERFACE IS DISABLED, but these changes still
"magically" made my sharing work immediately.

Hi, I'm using DISM to create a custom image, we use a vlk licence key to install but this isn't being accepted on the answer file. Its definatly a valid key and being entered correctly). I'm just getting the error 'The unattend answer file contains an invalid product key' Is there anything i can do to get around this?

I am responsible for building, updating, converting, building a sysprepped Windows 7 Pro master and deploy it on my company's computers. The final result is a build that includes full recovery capability, as most of these computers are used outside the office, some in remote locations.

To achieve this, i have a "master" VHD that was built with a genuine iso dowloaded from the Microsoft VLSC, and is regularly updated with Windows and specific software updates. I copy this VHD somewhere else, and Sysprep/shutdown the copy. This copy is mounted and captured to WIMusing DISM, and added drivers for all the many different Lenovo computer models and machine types we have out there, both Desktops and Laptops.

Having a "Master" WIM, and for the sake of keeping the Unattend.xml file as simple as possible, i use my own script to deploy the WIM to a Hard Drive with this configuration: System reserved+WinRE-Recovery-Windows7. The Recovery partition being before the Windows partition is due to the fact that this will be deployed to hard drives of sizes ranging from 80GB to 1TB+. This deployment is then imaged with other Imaging software, for quick deployment (things can get pretty hectic and i need to shave off as much time as possible). Before sending the computers to the field, they are booted, updated with any missing drivers/model specific OEM software and other specific licensed Software, last minute updates, specific user configuration, a... Read more

Hello guy
I'm trying to create a custom Image in order to Install Windows 7 Pro fastly. I have Captured the Image but when i Try to Install i receive the Following below and i don't undestand where i made mistake:
..Windows Could not parse or Process unattend answer file for pass (Specialized)......
I have used an answered file to sysprep the system but not to install...
I did the Following Step:
I have Installed Windows i run sysprep in audit mode:

I Have Personalized Desktop with Desktop Wallpaper and the Wallpaper for the Logon Window I have added some link on Desktop and Installed some Software Then i have Rebooted the system in audit mode again
In Order to copy the Customization to the Default User i have created the Following Unattended File
myprofile.xml(below)
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="specialize">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<CopyProfile>true</CopyProfile>
</component>
</settings>
&lt... Read more

I have followed all of the basic guidelines I can find and used my experience from taking my MCTS 70-680 to create an answer file. I used WSIM and copied the Install.wim file from the sources directory on a Windows disk to my machine locally and used that
to start making the answer file. I included everything I needed in Windows PE Pass 1 and validated the file and found no errors. I saved it as 'Autounattend.xml' onto a USB and booted from the Windows 7 media with my USB attatched, and it doesn't seem to be
working? It keeps asking me for the language settings, accepting the EULA etc. Is there something I've done wrong? I don't want to have to touch my laptop at all, I just want an unattended installation. Can anyone help please?

en-GB is not always a valid locale in Windows 7. It was added in Windows 8. Try something like this (I found in a sample file I have)
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0809:00000809</InputLocale> <UserLocale>en-GB</UserLocale> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> <SetupUILanguage> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> </SetupUILanguage> </component>

EDIT: I wanted to add that some USB Keys aren't always seen prior to Setup.exe launching from DVD on all boards. If it still does not see the answer file after fixing the locale issue, you may need to try a different USB key.

My employer just transitioned all office-based PCs to Windows 8. I'm running Widows 7 Home Premium 64 bit (SP1) on a laptop that hasn't been able to remotely access the upgraded work computer. The error message [when attempting to access 8.1 machines]
is:
"An authentication error has occurred (Code: 0x80004005)."

It is still able to access XP-based computers. The laptop is on Remote Desktop Connection Shell Version 6.3.9600 (same control version). NLA is supported. Remote Desktop Protocol 8.1 supported. I'm able to remote into the work desktop from my two
other home computers.

Our very large tech team is stumped by this too. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello all,
I am trying to get my answer file below to work, when I apply the answer file during the sysprep - using command sysprep.exe /oobe /generalize /shutdown /unattend:autounattend.xml - and then capture the image, Windows Welcome isn't
bypassed when applying the newly captured image.
Specifically, the language settings screen, and the "input username" screen appear upon applying the newly captured image. Even though I have the language settings defined in the answer file.
I have searched high and low on these forums for an existing thread that would explain why this doesn't work and haven't found one.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Note: This is for a Windows 7 64bit Enterprise install, and the passwords and product key are xxxxx'd out for security on the answer file below.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <OOBE> <HideWirelessSetupInOOBE>true</Hid... Read more

When I try to save my Answer File that I've created for my Windows 7 PC I press on Tools and then on Validate Answer File, it give me in the sector Validation a lot of errors.In my book (MCTS 70 - 680), they say that I need to change my settings.Now is my question: How and which settings do I need to change?I tried to edit it, but still I get the same Status Code.

Here are the errors that I recive:http://i.imgur.com/RIzVm.pngIn my book they say: ''You need to change your settings'', but in what do I have to change them?

we have a strange issue here. We're building a USB Drive to Install Windows 10 Pro with an autounattend.xml Everything works fine, but the driveletter of the USB Drive is sometimes D: and sometimes E: We're testing on a Dell Optiplex 990. We're not able to force a specific Drive Letter. The point is, that we need to start a Powershell script at first Logon, so sometimes the script starts and sometimes not.

I just started off working as a network admin and I was wondering if I could ask for some help on creating a Windows 7 32bit boot from USB with an autounattend file to answer the prompts that come up. In regards to the autounattend file, is it possible to have it automatically format the drive and create a specific computer name? Thanks in advance.

A:Windows 7 32bit Install USB & Unattend

Quote: Originally Posted by oberatixx

I just started off working as a network admin and I was wondering if I could ask for some help on creating a Windows 7 32bit boot from USB with an autounattend file to answer the prompts that come up. In regards to the autounattend file, is it possible to have it automatically format the drive and create a specific computer name? Thanks in advance.

Format is not problem. DO you want it to add one specific name for all machines or unique for each?

Hi,I am in charge of creating the Windows 7 image to deploy to about 150 computers, and I am about to lose my job because I can't get this going. We are not using a server, and because of our slow network, I would like to have everything on a flashdrive so we don't use the network. I installed WAIK and have been working on the AutoUnattend.xml (using SIM) for days, and I can't get it to work correctly. I created a 'Configuration Set' on my flash drive after finishing the AutoUnattend file, and have 2 out-of-box drivers, and 3 applications that I would like to install as a test (many more to come). It seems to pick up the AutoUnattend file, (doesn't ask me any questions) but when it finishes installing windows, none of my applications are installed, and when I restart after exiting from the Sysprep box, it asks me what language I want to use. Could anyone look at my AutoUnattend file and tell me what I am doing wrong?

It looks like the Configuration Set only created one folder named AutoUnattend_Files with my 2 drivers and my AutoUnattend.xml, but no $OEM$ Folders at all (where I put the applications). Maybe I should not have created the Configuration Set. I saved a copy of the unattend.xml file before I created the Configuration Set. Here is the AutoUnattend.xml after I created the Configuration Set:

It seems like it did install the 2 drivers and partition the way I wanted so I guess it is picking up the AutoUnattend file. Maybe I should add the $OEM$ Folders manually to get it to install the applications. But no applications have been installed.

Hey all. I downloaded from microsoft website sp3 for xp professional. Did not deactivate security software. Now there is a problem preventing windows from accurately checking the license for the computer. Since I don't have a disc how can I get back rid of sp3. I can get to safe mode but not into desktop. Thank you.

A:error code 0x80004005

1. Turn On your PC

2. Press F8 repeatedly and go to Safe Mode

3. Logon as per normal (note: Administrator password is usually blank, but hopefully you know your password)

4. Allow the Desktop to fully load (answering "Yes" to continue into Safe Mode)(note: This is just a long way of saying go to Safe Mode)

5. Click on Start - Run

6. Type in exactly: rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk (and click OK)(note: one space, after "rundll32.exe " also the Oo are two letter o's in "oobe"; capitals and comma are important)

7. Wait a couple of seconds (although you will Not see any change)

8. Restart your PC normally (Start - Shutdown - Restart - Ok)

9. You are now able to go to Normal Mode again (For another 30 days !!!)

10.Once in Normal mode you can go to Add Remove Programs and Uninstall SP3 if you want.

I have a problem with windows validation and would really like some help. I built a computer about a month ago, and installed a copy of Windows XP Professional. It is a legitimate disc not a pirate copy. I have also installed many software programs including AVG antivirus, Office etc

*

When I turned my computer on today it boots up but when I try to log in I get a popup saying:*Windows Product Activation* This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do you want to activate Windows now? I have the option of Yes or No. If I click No it goes back to the Log in Screen and I don’t get much further. If I click yes I get another pop up window saying:*Windows Product Activation* A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for the computer. Error Code: 0x80004005.This only lets me press okay and then I am back to square one. I can’t log into my account. (I know I should have activated before)*A quick browse of the internet told me that maybe some of my registry files might be corrupt. After booting up the Recovery Console from the Windows XP Professional disc I renamed the following files:Wpa.dblPidgen.dllLicdll.dllRegwizc.dllLicwmi.dllWpabaln.exeTo:Wpa.oldPidgen.oldLicdll.oldRegwizc.oldLicwmi.oldWpabaln.oldI did this with the hope I could log into the CD, and do the following:• Expand licwmi.dl_ C:\WINDOWS\System32• Expand regwizc.dl_ C:\WINDOWS\System32• Expand licdll.dl_ C:\WINDOWS\System32• ... Read more

im working on a Dell Inspiron 1150 with windows XP Home. basically, the product key files got removed in the process of cleaning up the hard drive. i did the steps shown on the website http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914232when i got to the part where i had to type the expand commands, i kept getting an ACCESS DENIED message after each command. (for example: EXPAND licwmi.dl_C:\WINDOWS\System32, then id press ENTER, the message would read: ACCESS IS DENIED)

i went ahead through all the steps but i still cant log on to normal mode. i get to the logon screen, put the password, and it gives me an empty message box (it just has a red X). after i hit OK on it, it begins to start up but immediately logs me back out.

i can still get onto safe mode but thats about it. i run the registry cleaner on CCleaner. I get an ActiveX/COM Issue on regwiz.dll, licwmi.dll, licdll.dll, licwmi.dll, licwmi.dll and a Missing MUI Reference on LaunchPad.exe. the fix for these is to delete them, but i dont know if i should.

well this is my dilemma. i hope somebody can help me. i really need it. thanks.

A:error code 0x80004005

if u ran a registry cleaner that might be why u are having problems. we dont advise anyone to use them because they can cause a lot of problems as u have seen.i think u might have to reinstall the operating system again and hope that all goes well.hope this helps u.

When I try to use Windows Update I get this error code. What does this mean and how can I fix it!?

A:Error Code: 0x80004005

Hi

A 0x80004005 is a typical warning indicating you have no Internet connection (while you may have) because the update service is having problems establishing a perfect two-way communication with Microsoft servers.

There are reasons, but first some questions:

Is your XP genuine and validated?
Do you run a proxy?
Any malware/viruses that you've scanned for recently? (best to do so)
Do you have a good network connection or is it patchy or with problems from the ISP side?

Please check whether you have full access rights to the folder "C:\Documents and Settings\Bob\Local Settings\Application Data\O&O\O&O Defrag\reports" and it's subfolders.

The problem is, is that I can access that folder easily.

Help greatly appreciated!

A:Error code 0x80004005

welcome to TSG.

Why are you using a third party defrag tool? The built-in windows one is generally better, as the OS is what has to access the data anyhow. Third party defraggers generally use a different algorithm and, as such, will make the OS think the drive is fragged. When that happens, the OS puts more strain on the HD.

As for O&O, however, I have no clue. If you can access it, maybe the app can't. Maybe change the path to the one on in program files. Again, I gotta state that I do not use third party defraggers.

certain boxes wouldent show up in steam skype or McAfee and i did some digging and every time i would run this in the run program i would get this the module "jscrpt.dll" was loaded but the call to DLLRegisterServer failed with error code 0x80004005 help i cant use skype steam or McAfee i have win 7 64 bit

A:help i am getting a 0x80004005 error code

Hi,

Uninstall McCrappee completely - its as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike, and is a major cause of many of the problems we solve on these forums - replace it with MSE.

I've got an error at my Windows XP I used Windows Repair from my windows xp CD, then after restarting the PC, after the "WELCOME" screen, there is a textbox: "A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer. Error Code: 0x80004005" And it doesn't let my entering windows. I tried to use system recovery in safe mode but it 'said' that i don't have recovey points.... If someone can help me with this problem here is my email [email protected] or post something THX ALL

I bought a cheap USB bluetooth dongle ( Hype HY-981 Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Stereo Headphone ) to enable my PC to connect to my bluetooth devices and these headphones don't work. The computer discovers the headphones when I try to add a bluetooth devices and recognises them as headphones but when I go to add the device I get this error:"Adding the device failed resulting in an unknown error. The reported error code is:0x80004005."Can someone help me to solve this problem because I don't have any idea what to do to fix it.Thanks in advance for any help !!!!

So !, after installing and running a f...ing windows boosting program, namely PC Accelerator 2004, my computer became a mess : No internet connection, sound card failed,.... Unfortunately I have disabled Windows Restore months ago, and the Restore Function in that f...ing program didn't work also. I've tried to reinstalled Windows (Upgrade).... things stayed the same. The most effective solution is obvious : new installation of Windows, it means hundreds of my installed programs have to be reinstalled and reconfigured, what I absolutely don't want to, furthermore I'm quite busy now and even don't have time to do such a thing at least in the next 3 weeks.But I need Internet access, otherwise I can't carry out my work.Anyone has an idea ? I think it concerns mostly about the Registry setting, so how can I restore the registry setting to its original without effecting my personal programsThank you very much in advance !!

I used to be able to fly NT4, if only by the seat of my pants, but with 2k, I dropped out to Linux.

Now the problem: an in-law got his computer eaten by a virus, probably imported by one of his kids. I'm supposed to know about computers so the problem got onto my desk!

Starting point: I could log in as the guy (no p/w) but there was nothing on his desktop except the wallpaper.

I could run stuff, but only by the 3 finger salute, then using the 'Start new application' tab in task manager.

First off I ran the Norton anti-virus software he had installed. That found 4 infections, 3 that were automatically fixed, but the other one needed 'manual' intervention - so I intervened manually.

Next I re booted (same 'nothing' outcome) and ran the anti-virus again: nothing found that time, so I thought is was safe to move on.

I used the XP (Home, inc. SP3) CD to do a repair.

That seemed to work, but booting now requires a check on the (100% valid) product number.

This is where Catch 22 strikes!

On my network, I use explicit IPs - so I know what I'm trying to debug - but, I think, his system uses DHCP(? - automatic assignment of IP numbers), so it wasn't a big surprise when XP couldn't connect to M$. I took the box back to his place, in the hope that whatever settings he had had would work there.

I'm using Win 7 Home ed. 32 bit. And when trying to update and save tags for my .wav files, directly from the Explorer window, I get this error 0x80004005 each time. And won't let me save/update my tags, of course.

Any idea what's causing it?

A:Unspecified Error code 0x80004005

Welcome to Seven Forums mrfreezzzz. Is this a problem that just started, and do you know when if so? If it just started, you can try a System Restore point from just before it began

System Restore

If no help, try a clean start to see if there is a conflict

Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup

You might try and edit the tag information in WMP

Add or edit media information in Windows Media Player

If you can edit there, it likely isn't a file permission issue, but more an Explorer issue. You could try on another user and see if the problem occurs on that user as well. If it does not occur on another user, you could try and fix the corrupted user

Fix a corrupted user profile

If none of the above help, you should also run the System File Checker

SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

Did you make any changes just before the problem began? Installed any new programs? Ran any optimization programs, etc?

Would you be able to copy the file to another windows 7 PC and see if you can edit it there?

A Repair Install is also an option if the problem exists on all users, and nothing else helps.

System:1,System Maintenance2,Performance3,PowerWindows:4,Search and Indexing5,Windows updateWhen I click on any of these the box comes up with next to click and when I click a box comes up saying.An error occured while trouble shooting, the troubleshooting wizard can't continue.

It happens to all my machines, and their internet connections are fine. Seems to be a common problem, but it likely isn't really causing any issues other than to those of us that look in our event viewers all the time.